AI Game Examples

Examples of Games

Here are two of the 14 strategic games you can play with the AI Method Card deck.

Game 2: "Yes And…"

Goal:  to promote the development of ideas by thinking divergently and without judgment.

  • This game should be played collaboratively.  You should record your responses in the Player’s Logbook.

  • Warm-Up:  Each player selects one card from the deck and spends one minute sharing their initial thoughts, perceptions, or beliefs about the card’s question.  The goal at this point is to communicate some initial ideas while trying not to develop a “right answer.”

  • Rapid Reflection: Players then select another card and spend 30 seconds discussing the first idea that comes to mind related to the question on the card.  After each response, every other player adds their idea to the initial 30-second response of the first player.  The goal is to take an idea from one person and have others build on it.

  • Challenge Round:  Each player draws another card and has one minute to develop a potential challenge or obstacle relative to the question.   A group discussion should follow about the challenges, with the group building on each other’s ideas.

  • Visionary Round:  Using that same card, each player has one minute to discuss the potential positive impact of integrating the card concept into the classroom experience.  Follow-up by having each member of the group add their ideas.

Note:  Throughout the development of a strategic plan, it will be important to look at AI integration through the lens of challenges and obstacles and the potential benefits of AI use.  This should always be ongoing during the development of the plan.

Game 6:  Assessing Readiness and Developing Priorities - Part 1

Goal: To assess and understand the current level of preparedness and knowledge regarding AI application and integration across the three thematic areas represented in the card deck.  

How:

  • Begin by dividing the cards into their respective sections.  

  • Utilize the “We Understand” Placemat to organize your answers. This visual representation helps identify strengths, areas for improvement, and gaps in knowledge or readiness.

  • For each section, systematically go through each card. With each card, evaluate your current understanding and readiness about the AI-related topic or concept it presents.

  • Categorize your level of understanding for each card into one of three categories:

    • We Understand This: Place cards in this category if you feel confident in your knowledge and readiness regarding the question or challenge on the card. This indicates a strong grasp of the card concept and suggests readiness for application or integration into the strategic plan.

    • We Somewhat Understand: Use this category for cards where your understanding of the card question or readiness is partial. You have some knowledge or capability in this area, but some gaps or uncertainties must be addressed.

    • We Don’t Understand This: Cards in this category represent areas where your understanding or readiness is lacking. These topics might be new, complex, or simply areas that have not been explored or integrated into your current understanding of AI.

  • After completing the grid on the placemat, review the distribution of cards across the three categories. This review should give you a clear picture of where you stand regarding AI readiness and understanding in each of the three sections of the deck.  

  • Record the card numbers for each section and record them in the Player’s Logbook.  You will need the outcome of each of the “We Understand” sections for Game 6 - Part 2.  Alternatively, record your completed exercise with a cell phone.

  • Based on this assessment, begin to plan a course of action. For areas where understanding is strong, consider how to leverage these strengths. For areas with partial understanding, identify resources or strategies to enhance knowledge and readiness. (use the AI CoPilot or the web resources on our website to address this). For areas lacking understanding, develop a learning plan or seek external expertise to build foundational knowledge.  Be ready to add any course of action as part of an overall strategic blueprint. This will likely be part of the planning phase of the strategic plan and occur early in the strategic plan timeline.  NOTE:  in Part 2, you will use the results from Part 1 to determine the priorities for addressing gaps.

  • Conclude the activity by reflecting on the overall readiness for AI application and integration, using the insights from the grid to inform strategic planning, training, and development efforts as you engage in Games 13 and 14.

  • An important note.  The landscape of AI and the availability of AI tools changes almost daily.  In your strategic plan, consider adding time and opportunities for a continued evaluation of emergent topics of AI over the lifespan of your strategic plan.

  • Recording your ideas:  Add your ideas to the Player’s Logbook and use a cellular phone to capture the outcome of your analysis.

Note:  this game helps you understand what you know and don’t know.  The second part of the game (next) helps you understand the priorities for addressing gaps in your understanding.